sudden movement

Frequency: 8.7125.4 per million words

a quick, unexpected change in position

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Examples (10)

  • The cat made a sudden movement to catch the mouse.
  • He stopped his car abruptly to avoid a sudden movement on the road.
  • The deer was startled by a sudden movement in the bushes.
  • Her sudden movement caused the glass to fall and shatter.
  • The security guard noticed a sudden movement at the window.
  • A sudden movement of his hand alerted me to his presence.
  • The patient's condition worsened due to a sudden movement.
  • Be careful not to make any sudden movement that might scare the baby.
  • The wildlife photographer captured the bird's sudden movement into flight.
  • He reacted to the sudden movement by ducking out of the way.